Bill Pascrell: “I rise today to encourage quick passage of the Paperwork Elimination Act of 1999. I believe it is an outstanding piece…”

“I rise today to encourage quick passage of the Paperwork Elimination Act of 1999. I believe it is an outstanding piece of legislation that enjoys overwhelming bipartisan support. I believed then, as I do today, that reducing bureaucratic red tape is essential to unlocking the great potential of our small businesses. This will be the third consecutive Congress that this measure was considered. Unfortunately, on the two earlier occasions, the Senate failed to act. I hope as the 106th Congress gets underway, the Senate will join us in passing this legislation and sending it to the President for his signature. It is long overdue, Mr. Speaker. Small businesses are powerful job creators, both in New Jersey and throughout this great land. Efforts should be made to increase their profitability and productivity, not hinder them, and that is exactly what this common sense measure does.”